May 23, 2007

Montreal Creates Schools Ombuds

Officials at the Commission scolaire de Montreal have announced plans to hire an ombudsman, which is believed to be the first for any school board in Quebec. The position will respond to concerns from parents, students and the general public. Approval of the $100,000-a-year position and the announcement of the selected candidate is expected at tonight's commissioners meeting. (Montreal Gazette.)

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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